Released in 2009 and co-written by Sam Raimi, Drag Me to Hell (streaming now on Peacock) marked Raimi’s return to horror after nearly two decades. It was his first non-Spider-Man film since Paramount’s The Gift. After his blockbuster successes in the 2000s, Raimi wanted to get back to his genre storytelling roots. He collaborated with his brother, Ivan, on a simple morality tale hidden within a terrifying supernatural horror movie, culminating in a twist ending.
Drag Me to Hell follows Christine (Alison Lohman), who falls victim to a curse placed by an old woman she denied a loan extension to. The curse gives Christine three days to live before a demon takes her to hell. Supernatural scares and threats disrupt Christine’s life, leading to a thrilling climax.
The film’s visual style and storytelling draw from Raimi’s previous works, especially the Spider-Man trilogy. The dynamic camera movements and tension-building compositions reflect the sinister forces at play. Raimi’s experience in family-friendly blockbusters informs the PG-13 horror experience of Drag Me to Hell, balancing tonal touches and visual extremes.
Raimi pushes the boundaries of the PG-13 rating with intense scenes and a compelling narrative. His approach in Drag Me to Hell mirrors his work in Multiverse of Madness, where characters face supernatural consequences for their actions.
Drag Me to Hell offers a mix of familiar and new elements, surprising viewers with its darkly comedic and visually stunning storytelling. Raimi injects the film with energy and creativity, setting the stage for his work in Multiverse of Madness.
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